In this exhibit, we have centered on more private aspects of the lives of Black Americans based on source materials housed in Special Collections with the hope that it will help challenge ideas of who belongs in an exhibit.
Exhibits
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Shining a Light on the Everyday Lives of Black Americans
Location: Swem Library LobbyFebruary 26, 2021 to April 1, 2021 -
Reframing Race and Capitalism in Virginia's New South
Location: Marshall Gallery, First Floor RotundaSeptember 8, 2020 to August 31, 2021This exhibit analyzes the ways in which changing market and race relations intersected with Virginia families throughout the burgeoning New South, the economic and cultural developments that occurred in the southern United States after the Civil War and Reconstruction period.
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Russian and US Relations in the Twentieth Century
Location: 3rd Floor Rotunda GallerySeptember 19, 2019 to April 4, 2021Through the wide-ranging, eclectic materials of William & Mary Libraries' Special Collection Research Center, this exhibit highlights the era's conflicts and compromises from a firsthand perspective.
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The Royal Charter is the founding document of the College of William and Mary, issued on 8 February 1693. It gives the purpose of the new College as well as listing the original Board of Visitors.
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The President’s Collection of Art seeks to create an environment in which visual arts will flourish and enhance the quality of life at The College of William & Mary. It includes artwork created by students, faculty, and alumni.
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Location: Ground FloorThe Botetourt Gallery hosts the original statue of Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Governor-General of Virginia as well as sculptures by Carl Roseberg.
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Location: Special Collections LobbyWhen not in use for university functions such as Commencement, William & Mary regalia makes its home in Swem Library.
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Location: Throughout Swem LibraryThe sculptures of Carl Roseberg, as well as some paintings, are on display throughout Swem Library.
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Location: Special Collections LobbySpecial Collections is home to the papers of the late Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice of the United States.